Respiratory Therapist
Boise, Idaho
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Boise, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

A hospital in Idaho is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment. The position involves working inpatient floors including adult, pediatric, and NICU patients. Respiratory Therapists for pediatric floors will also cover adults, but those assigned to adult floors will not cover pediatric patients.

Required Qualifications

• License: Respiratory Therapist license appropriate for the specialty.
• Certifications:

  • Adults: BLS, ACLS
  • Pediatrics: BLS, PALS
  • NICU: BLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Experience:

  • RRT preferred with at least 2-3 years of experience
  • CRT accepted with 3-5 years of experience
• Skills:

  • Ability to manage all RT equipment, treatments, transport, and ABGs
  • Assist with intubation (independent intubation not required)
  • For NICU coverage, knowledge of NAVA (Naturally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist) on Servo vents is required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers are welcome

Work Details

• Shifts: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, every other weekend required
• Scheduling: Scheduler assigns shifts based on need; blocks may be accommodated but not guaranteed
• Overtime: May be available
• Call: No call or standby call required
• Floating: May float to Meridian Medical Center and Nampa Medical Center
• Orientation: Typically 2-3 shifts, including adult floor care, pediatric floor, NICU, and adult ICU if applicable
• Patient Load: 36-42 treatments per 12-hour shift or 12-14 treatments every 4 hours
• Equipment Used:

  • Ventilators: Draeger (adults), Servo U (pediatrics)
  • V60 BiPAPs, Vapotherm high flow, Optiflow (NICU and PICU)
  • Philips Cough Assist, ResMed home CPAP
  • HillRom Vest machines for percussion, Hill-Rom Metaneb
• Support: Lead therapist on each shift; hospitalist and intensivist available 24/7; manager and supervisor available during the day
• Staffing: Typically 15-20 RTs on days, 10-12 on nights; traveler will not be the only RT in-house
• Dress Code: Any clean and professional scrub color

Additional Notes

• Must be located outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for this travel assignment.
• Holiday work is required if scheduled during holidays.

This opportunity is suitable for Respiratory Therapists with the required certifications and experience looking for a travel assignment in a hospital setting with diverse patient populations.